Market Watcher: Signs of life

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Makwe Masilela of Makwe Fund Managers discusses the day’s market moves, the rand rallying, earnings from the US, takeaways from Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, jobs numbers, the impact of upcoming elections on market volatility, sectors he's finding attractive, and SA's investment landscape.

6 May 2024 1PM English South Africa Business · News

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